Provost Communication, Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Hello everyone, and happy Wednesday!

I hope that finals week is going well for everyone and that your winter break plans are on the horizon! I am looking forward to celebrating our graduates with each of you this Friday, December 19, 2025. For all of the up-to-date information about commencement click here. I can’t wait to see you there!

Well Done!

Congratulations to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) who was invited by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE)  to present at the 2026 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA this Spring 2026. The presentation is titled: “The Speed of Trust: Nurturing Shared Leadership from Equity "Talk” to Actionable "Walk." This will be the first time the Walk and Talk initiative is introduced at the national level and it will be presented by Fernando Paz and Michele Miyamoto. Congratulations.

Planning Field Trips for Spring 2026?

Attached is the Spring 2026 newsletter for planning and conducting academic field trips for the coming semester. The newsletter includes essential guidelines, updates, and resources to help ensure smooth, well-supported academic trips. Thanks to Genevieve Marchand for her work on this in partnership with our Risk Management department.  

Applications for Emeritus Status for Tenured Faculty, Lecturers, Staff and Administrators Are Due to the Senate Office by Febuary. 1, 2026 

It’s that time again - Apply for Emeritus status! With the holidays coming up soon and winter break upon us, the deadline for Emeritus applications in the Spring semester can sneak up on us so be prepared. Here’s all of the information you need to apply:

Cal Poly Humboldt Retired Faculty, Staff and Administrators seeking emeritus status should email their nominators The Informational Template by January 18, 2026.
Emeritus Status Nominations for Retired Tenured Faculty, Lecturers, Staff and Administrators Are Due to the Senate Office by February 1, 2026
More detailed guidelines on how to apply including eligibility requirements, timeline, and benefits of emeritus status can found here.

Have a wonderful rest of your week.

Sincerely,

Jenn Capps